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Uber partners with Gemini for Channel Tunnel train plan
EUROPE: Ridesharing app company Uber has announced a co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains, which is developing plans to launch open access passenger services through the Channel Tunnel
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Signals removed from ETCS commuter railway
UK: Lineside signals have been removed from the Northern City Line into London’s Moorgate terminus, which is now operated using ETCS Level 2.
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‘It makes sense to do hydrogen’ trains on the right routes, says Lhyfe
EUROPE: Hydrogen trains now offer a viable lower cost alternative to electrification on lightly-used regional lines, says Matthieu Guesné, CEO of green hydrogen producer Lhyfe.
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German rail infrastucture is a problem for Europe, freight associations say
GERMANY: European and national rail freight associations have written to the new federal transport minister raising concerns about DB InfraGO failing to provide the required infrastructure quality and customer-oriented information.
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Siemens Mobility to co-operate with Poznań University of Technology
POLAND: Siemens Mobility is to support the study of topics relating to rolling stock mechanics and manufacturing at Poznań University of Technology, and provide opportunities for students and graduates.
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Urban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Mayor makes another bid for station devolution
UK: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called for powers to take over and regenerate disused railway land and derelict station buildings.
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Korea National Railway to support Poland’s high speed programme
POLAND: Infrastructure manager KNR has agreed to exchange knowledge and expertise with project promoter CPK.
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Irish computer-based interlocking contract awarded
IRELAND: Iarnród Éireann has awarded Siemens Mobility a framework contract for the supply and maintence of computer-based interlocking technology.
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Tap-on tap-off ticketing goes live at Edinburgh Trams
UK: Tap-on, tap-off contactless bank card pay-as-you-go fare payment goes live at Edinburgh Trams.
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Arlanda Express airport rail link trains ordered
SWEDEN: Stadler is to supply a fleet of customised Flirt electric multiple-units for the Arlanda Express service linking Stockholm Central station with the airport.
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Track specialists meet at IAF in Münster
The rail infrastructure community meets again in Münster on May 20-22 for the latest edition of the IAF track technology trade fair.
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Indonesian suburban operator tests EMUs
INDONESIA: Jakarta suburban rail operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia has started testing EMUs built by domestic supplier PT Inka and CRRC Sifang.
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University of Hull spin-out company helps optimise rail freight efficiency
UK: University of Hull spin-out company Railwhere has launched software to help rail freight operators to route services in ways that optimise fuel use and carbon efficiency.
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Iarnród Éireann signs 400-wagon framework contract
IRELAND: Iarnród Éireann has formally signed a framework agreement for WH Davis to supply up to 400 wagons over 10 years.
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Riyadh tenders metro Line 7 as ridership grows
SAUDI ARABIA: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has called tenders for the design and construction of a seventh metro line.
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Albania plans passenger train operating concession
ALBANIA: The Ministry of Infrastructure & Energy and the EU-funded CONNECTA2 programme are developing plans to award a public service contract for the operation of passenger trains on the national rail network.
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Hitachi backs Malaysian rail talent development
MALAYSIA: Public transport operator Prasarana and Hitachi Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the operation and maintenance of SelTrac metro signalling, develop local skills and support innovation for the domestic and international rail markets.
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Collaboration to strengthen rail industry skills
UK: Rail Forum and the Chartered Institution of Railway Operators have agreed a partnership bringing together their respective expertise in industry engagement and professional development.
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